Mr. McGinty questions the Premier, Mr. Court, about penalties under new legislation. Mr. Court states penalties for aggravated assault, home burglary, and home invasion will significantly increase, facing interjections from Dr. Gallop.

AnsweredQoN 21Legislative Assembly
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9 August 2000
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Has the Premier any idea of what the penalties will be under this new legislation? Mr COURT

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I have already said publicly that in relation to a number of the offences like aggravated assault, home burglary or home invasion - Dr Gallop: You have not done any work, have you? Mr COURT: There will be a significant increase in the penalties that will come before this Parliament for approval.
Mr COURT replied : I have already said publicly that in relation to a number of the offences like aggravated assault, home burglary or home invasion - Dr Gallop: You have not done any work, have you? Mr COURT: There will be a significant increase in the penalties that will come before this Parliament for approval.
I have already said publicly that in relation to a number of the offences like aggravated assault, home burglary or home invasion - Dr Gallop: You have not done any work, have you? Mr COURT: There will be a significant increase in the penalties that will come before this Parliament for approval.
Dr Gallop: You have not done any work, have you? Mr COURT: There will be a significant increase in the penalties that will come before this Parliament for approval.
Mr COURT: There will be a significant increase in the penalties that will come before this Parliament for approval.

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